Chile Tourism
Angola
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Angola is a large, developing country in southern Africa. After gaining independence from Portugal in 1975, it was engulfed in a civil conflict that lasted for more than a quarter century. A cease-fire was called in April 2002, two months after the death of UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi, and, on November 21, 2002, the government and former rebels signed a peace agreement that definitively ended the conflict. Fighting has ended in all areas of the country except for the Cabinda enclave, where there have been very few recent reports of violence. There are growing signs of economic recovery. Nevertheless, major problems remain with virtually every element of infrastructure and government service throughout the country, including communications and basic soci ... [Read More]
U.S.-Chile Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Environmental Cooperation Agreement, 2005-2006 Work Program
Exchange experiences and best practices to promote capacity to train and certify fishing guides, assess stocks, and implement management approaches in inland fisheries, with the goal of promoting Chile as a good recreational fisheries destination and providing fishing-related eco-tourism opportunities for the private sector in both countries. ... Tourism industry associations ... 3.1 Capacity Building and Exchange of Information Regarding Eco-tourism (promotion and management of activities and concessions, evaluation of impacts of visitors in protected areas, etc.) ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana a French possession remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
CLO provides an orientation that includes information on family employment, schools, churches, and domestic employees and tourism, depending on needs. Human Resources, the regional security officer, and the Medical Unit also provide orientation information upon arrival. A Welcome Packet for new arrivals contains administrative guidelines and information on living in Chile. It should be reviewed immediately by the employee and all older family members upon arrival. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore Comprehensive
New market access commitments apply across a broad range of sectors, including, but not limited to, banking, insurance, securities and related services; computer and related services; direct selling; telecommunications services; audiovisual services; construction and engineering; tourism; advertising; express delivery; professional services (architects, engineers, accountants, etc.); distribution services, such as wholesaling, retailing and franchising; adult education and training services; environmental services; and energy services. U.S. firms also have the ability to own equity stakes in entities that may be created if Singapore chooses to privatize certain government-owned services. ... [Read More]
Cuba's Foreign Debt
In Cubas stagnant economy there is one growth sector that is expanding: the sex-tourism industry. The sex tourism industry in Cuba is anything but hidden. Any casual stroll along the Malecon, central Havana and around the major tourist hotels will show that the sex business in Cuba is big business. A 2002 Johns Hopkins University Study reported, Canadian and American tourists have contributed to a sharp increase in child prostitution and in the exploitation of women in Cuba. Despite the regimes lip service to the goal of abolishing prostitution, the growing economic desperation during the Castro regime has fueled the sex tourism industry. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. and Chile Reach Agreement on Comprehensive Free Trade
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New APEC Initiatives on Counterterrorism
Protecting International Aviation: Last November's failed attack against an Israeli commercial airliner in Mombassa, Kenya, reminded the world of the threat posed by shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles (man-portable air defense systems, or MANPADS). Given the potentially devastating impact a MANPADS attack could have on lives and on the transportation and tourism industries, the APEC Leaders committed to:Adopt strict domestic export controls on MANPADS; secure stockpiles; regulate MANPADS production, transfer, and brokering; ban transfers to non-state end-users; and exchange information in support of these efforts. ... [Read More]
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